'Nairobi birdman': The hidden dangers of keeping wild birds at home

After losing his mother and ending up homeless, Rogers found hope in rescuing birds. But as videos of him sharing his home with kites and crows go viral, health experts are raising a red flag..

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Rogers Magutha, known as the 'Nairobi Birdman,' shares his home with rescued wild birds, a practice that while stemming from a deep passion, raises significant public health concerns among experts.

Magutha has rescued and released over 20 birds, currently housing five.
Experts like Dr Samoel Khamadi from Kemri warn of zoonotic disease risks, such as avian flu, from close contact with wild birds.
Magutha's ultimate goal is to establish a bird rescue centre, but specialists advocate for returning wild birds to their natural habitat due to regulatory and health reasons.